Galleries Present Bloom and Bomb

Published: Jan 9, 2004

Scarfone/Hartley Galleries at UT
present Bloom and Bomb, an exhibition of recent paintings and prints by
Tanja Softic. The artist will introduce and discuss her work at a preview
gallery talk on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. The public also will have the
opportunity to meet and talk with the artist at a reception honoring her on
Friday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m.

“The titles of my recent series of color etchings (Continuum of the
Other, Anatomy of Longing, Architecture of Thought and History of
Love) suggest the impossible attempt to quantify the most profound
experiences and concepts of human existence—matter of both science and art,”
Softic said. “I explore the seemingly divergent ways of knowing the world, the
porous border between the intellect and the senses. I am interested in the
territory between structure and ornament, instrument and body, cell and
bloom.

“The objects in the prints and paintings are derived from observations of
plants, botanical drawings, illustrations of human and animal anatomy, and
medical instruments. I am fascinated by the precision and order of scientific
illustration and by the fecund beauty of natural forms. Using the encaustic and
collage of drypoint prints on thin Japanese paper and combining them with oil
painting on panels, I bring drawing and painting into a visual conversation on
the states of mind and spirit.”

Bloom and Bomb continues at the Galleries through Thursday, Feb. 26.
The Scarfone/Hartley Galleries are located on the UT campus at the corner of
Brevard and North B streets. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4
p.m. Saturday, closed on national holidays. Admission is free.